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Luma Modular WiFi Home Router System Starts Shipping
June 17, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Luma Modular WiFi Home Router System Starts Shipping

Luma confirmed that its home WiFi system is now available for purchase and will begin shipping to pre-order customers. Luma’s routers create a mesh network that surrounds the home with fast and secure Internet to eliminate dead zones and buffering. Additionally, Luma safeguards connected devices from malware and hackers. Its mobile app puts simple control in the user’s hand to easily monitor the network, add guests, pause the internet and much more.
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Successful AES Paris Convention Paves the Way for Berlin in 2017
June 16, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Successful AES Paris Convention Paves the Way for Berlin in 2017

The audio industry recently celebrated all things audio at the Audio Engineering Society 140th International Convention, held June 4 through June 7 at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, France. With a 61% increase in attendee preregistration and a doubling of the exhibiting brands, AES Paris was 2016’s largest professional audio event, so far. Important to note, for an European AES event, the exhibition area returned in full force.
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sonoro audio Cancels Kickstarter Campaign to Release the Cubo in U.S. Market
June 16, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

sonoro audio Cancels Kickstarter Campaign to Release the Cubo in U.S. Market

Updated. sonoro audio, a German designer and engineer of luxury audio solutions, launched its Kickstarter campaign to deliver the Cubo, its design award-winning sound system, to the U.S. market later this year. Funding sourced through Kickstarter would allow sonoro audio to cover development, testing and production costs for the U.S. market. Before its term, sonoro cancelled the campaign due to lack of support.
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Sennheiser Presents MobileConnect for Live Audio Streams to Smartphones at InfoComm 2016
June 15, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Presents MobileConnect for Live Audio Streams to Smartphones at InfoComm 2016

It was all about evolution of concepts, products and technology for Sennheiser at InfoComm 2016. Among several interesting demonstrations, Sennheiser promoted its MobileConnect assistive listening concept, offering the ability to stream live audio to mobile devices via the MobileConnect App. Sennheiser’s solution consists of a streaming server providing the audio stream over WiFi, which users can connect to via the MobileConnect app on their own smartphone. Applications are unlimited.
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Audio-Technica Expands Dante Product Offerings with Ceiling-Mount Microphone Solutions
June 15, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Expands Dante Product Offerings with Ceiling-Mount Microphone Solutions

Audio-Technica now offers two new ceiling-mount plate power module models: the ATND931 Dante gooseneck microphone and ATND933 Dante hanging microphone. The included ATND8734 Microphone Ceiling Module with Dante network output transmits audio and control data together over Audinate’s Dante network protocol. The new conference solutions were introduced at InfoComm 2016 in Las Vegas, NV.
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Shure Unveils IH6500 Interpreter Dual-Sided Headset at InfoComm 2016
June 15, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Shure Unveils IH6500 Interpreter Dual-Sided Headset at InfoComm 2016

The new Shure IH6500 Interpreter Headset was designed for professional interpreters who prefer an integrated headset, providing better speech intelligibility, comfortable fit, and multiple connectivity options for use in multi-language meetings and conferences. The dual-sided headset has removable ear pads, allowing for convenient cleaning, and also features a flexible gooseneck microphone boom that pivots 270 degrees. The IH6500 is compatible with Shure DCS 6000-series Interpreter Sets, including the IS 6132 P.
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Waves Audio Introduces X-FDBK Feedback Eliminator Plugin
June 15, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Waves Audio Introduces X-FDBK Feedback Eliminator Plugin

Showing the full power of audio processing software, digital signal processing solutions specialists Waves Audio introduced at InfoComm 2016 in Las Vegas, a new tool that provides the ultimate combination of practicality and user friendliness. The new Waves X-FDBK feedback eliminator plugin is an effective solution for one of the most common live sound problems.
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Allen & Heath Introduces Surfaceless Mixing And Preamp Modeling For dLive
June 14, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Allen & Heath Introduces Surfaceless Mixing And Preamp Modeling For dLive

During InfoComm 2016, Allen & Heath has released a major firmware update for its dLive series, which includes Director software to enable offline editing and live mixing on a PC with or without a Surface, plus preamp modeling on all 128 channels, 5.1 surround sound, and dedicated Mute Groups. The announcement follows the recent introduction of a host of major enhancements to the feature set and ecosystem of its Qu Series of compact digital mixers.
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dBtechnologies Introduces VIO L210 2-Way Active Line Array System
June 14, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

dBtechnologies Introduces VIO L210 2-Way Active Line Array System

During InfoComm 2016, Italian manufacturer dBtechnologies introduced a new active line array series. The result of many years’ experience developing new solutions for powered line array systems, the new VIO L 210 reaches the next level among dBtechnologies’ speaker range aimed at larger sound reinforcement applications, offering lighter, and faster to rig elements, with a unique acoustic design combining long throw and detailed audio performance.
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JBL Launches New Flagship CBT Series Column Loudspeaker and Expands Intellivox HP Series Column Loudspeakers at InfoComm 2016
June 14, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

JBL Launches New Flagship CBT Series Column Loudspeaker and Expands Intellivox HP Series Column Loudspeakers at InfoComm 2016

In 2010, JBL Professional introduced its CBT series of vertical columns, trying to address the successful concept with a passive and more affordable approach. In 2013, Harman acquired the world market leader in vertical array loudspeakers, the Dutch company Duran Audio, and gained access to its sophisticated Digital Directivity Synthesis technology and Axys Intellivox range of products. At InfoComm 2016, JBL now introduced its flagship JBL CBT1000 column array, together with the JBL Intellivox HP-DS170 loudspeaker.
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